Dojo Sparks is the ultimate learn-to-read coach for little learners. Dojo Sparks helps your child go from learning their ABCs to proudly reading their very first words in just 15 minutes a day, using phonics-based instruction and revolutionary voice technology. It listens as your child sounds out letters and words, offers real-time feedback, and celebrates their progress, just like a real tutor would.
Q: What is Dojo Sparks?
A: Dojo Sparks is a learn-to-read program from ClassDojo designed for at-home use. It combines a phonics-based curriculum, technology that offers real-time feedback and coaching, and engaging game-like challenges to help kids master the fundamentals of early reading.
Q: What subjects and grade levels do you support?
A: Dojo Sparks is designed for kids who are at the beginning of their learn-to-read journey. It helps kids master the connection between letters and sounds, recognize and write letters and learn to blend sounds into words. We find it is generally a fit for preschoolers and kindergarteners, but any child who is looking to build or reinforce early literacy skills can benefit from Dojo Sparks.
Q: Is Dojo Sparks provided by my child’s school?
A: Dojo Sparks is designed for at-home use to reinforce the early reading skills taught in the classroom. It is not affiliated with any school.
Q: Do I need to pay to use ClassDojo or Dojo Sparks?
A: The free version of ClassDojo gives families everything they need to stay connected to their kids’ classroom. All families have access to direct messaging with teachers, photos from the school day, an easy way to view kids’ points, and more. ClassDojo Plus and Dojo Sparks are offered as optional add-on, independent subscriptions. While Plus offers enhanced communication features and home points, Dojo Sparks is for families who want to unlock early reading lessons for their children.
Q: How do I access Dojo Sparks?
A: Dojo Sparks is currently available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) only through the ClassDojo app. Download the ClassDojo app from the Apple App store, login with your existing ClassDojo parent login and you’ll find a Dojo Sparks banner on the top of your Story feed. Please note, during our early access period, Dojo Sparks is only being offered to existing ClassDojo families.
Q: How many kids are included in a Dojo Sparks purchase?
A: A purchase of Dojo Sparks includes access for up to 3 kids in a family.
Q: If I have more than three kid connections on my account, how do I decide which kid has access to Dojo Sparks?
A: You can have up to 3 kids per Dojo Sparks parent account who can access Dojo Sparks. If your child doesn’t have access, please contact support hello@classdojo.com and we will help you out!
Q: Is there a specific number of weeks I need to enroll for?
A: No. Your child can use Dojo Sparks at the pace that is right for them. With regular use, we find that it typically takes about 3-6+ months to complete the curriculum.
Q: How often would my child complete Dojo Sparks lessons?
A: Dojo Sparks is designed with bite-sized lessons that each take about 15 minutes to complete. We recommend completing one lesson each day to build consistency, nurture focus, and promote balanced screen time, but whatever works best for your family is great!
Q: Is Dojo Sparks suitable for my child with special needs?
A: Dojo Sparks provides personalized feedback and guidance that can benefit many children with special needs. However, because our program involves speaking aloud and interacting with a touchscreen (tracing, tapping, swiping), it may not be the best fit for children who find these tasks challenging. We encourage you to explore our free trial experience to see if Dojo Sparks aligns with your child’s needs.
Q: Do I need a computer to complete the Dojo Sparks lessons?
A: Dojo Sparks is designed for use on an iOS device (iPhone or iPad) through the ClassDojo app. Your child will be asked to interact with the touchscreen and microphone as they trace letters and sound out letters/words, so it will not work on a computer.
Q: Can my child use Dojo Sparks if they don’t use ClassDojo at school?
A: If you are already a ClassDojo family (meaning you have at least 1 child who is using ClassDojo), you can add another child to your account to use Dojo Sparks.
Q: What languages does Dojo Sparks support?
A: Dojo Sparks is currently available in English.